Dream11: HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Big Bash League 2024, Match 24

The 24th match of the Big Bash League 2024 will see Hobart Hurricanes (HUR) squaring off against Adelaide Strikers (STR) at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Sunday, January 5. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the HUR vs STR Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.

Adelaide Strikers have two wins in six games. They secured a victory in their last game against Melbourne Renegades by 5 wickets. Meanwhile, Hobart Hurricanes have won three of their last four matches. They won their last match against Sydney Sixers by 50 runs.

These two teams have played a total of 23 head-to-head matches. Hobart Hurricanes have won 9 matches while Adelaide Strikers were victorious in 14 matches.

HUR vs STR Match Details

The 24th match of the Big Bash League 2024 will be played on January 5 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The game is set to take place at 1:45 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

HUR vs STR, 24th Match

Date and Time: 5th January 2025, 1:45 PM IST

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Pitch Report

The pitch at Bellerive Oval in Hobart is good for both batters and bowlers. Team winning the toss should look to bat first and smash a lot of runs. Fans can expect a good scoring match with wickets falling in death overs. The last match played at this venue was between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers, where a total of 272 runs were scored at a loss of 16 wickets.

HUR vs STR Form Guide

HUR - Won 3 of their last 4 matches

STR - Won 2 of their last 6 matches

HUR vs STR Probable Playing XI

HUR Playing XI

No injury updates

Mitchell Owen, Matthew Wade (wk), Shai Hope, Ben McDermott (c), Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Peter Hatzoglou, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkhel, Riley Meredith

STR Playing XI

No injury updates

Jamie Overton, Chris Lynn, Ollie Pope (wk), Henry Thornton, Cameron Boyce, Lloyd Pope, Brendan Doggett, Alex Ross, Darcy Short, James Bazley, Jake Weatherald

HUR vs STR Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Ben McDermott

Ben McDermott is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and is in great form. He has smashed 107 runs in the last four matches. Ollie Pope is another good keeper option for today's nail-biting match.

Batters

Darcy Short

Mitchell Owen and Darcy Short are the two best batsmen picks for today's Dream11 team. Short is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 124 runs in the last four matches. Chris Lynn and Shai Hope are other good players for today's match.

All-rounders

Jamie Overton

Chris Jordan and Jamie Overton are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Overton is expected to bat in the middle order and bowl his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 129 runs and taken 9 wickets in the last six matches. Nikhil Chaudhary is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

Henry Thornton

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Tom Steward and Lloyd Pope. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Henry Thornton has an exceptional venue record and can once again take a lot of wickets. He has taken 10 wickets in the last six matches. Riley Meredith is another good bowler for today's match.

HUR vs STR match captain and vice-captain choices

Jamie Overton

Jamie Overton is the most crucial pick from Adelaide Strikers as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs. He has smashed 129 runs and taken 9 wickets in the last six matches.

Henry Thornton

Henry Thornton is another crucial pick from the Adelaide Strikers squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He will complete his quota of overs. He has taken 10 wickets in the last six matches.

5 Must-Picks for HUR vs STR, 24th Match

Jamie Overton

Nikhil Chaudhary

Henry Thornton

Chris Jordan

Mitchell Owen

Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be good to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.